About Tjepkema
The surname Tjepkema is of Frisian origin and is derived from the personal name Tjepke, which is a diminutive form of the name Tjep. The name Tjep is a variant of the name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." Therefore, the surname Tjepkema can be interpreted to mean "son of Tjepke" or "descendant of Tjepke."
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